Hey guys,

I need some help making the car think there is a key or something pressing the ignition switch.
The car is a 2002 auto, and has some ancient remote starter (has an extendable antenna on the remote). Based on the remote the starter has not worked in a long time as it is the only button that is not worn off (looks brand new).

I replaced they key used for the bypass, but it will only work if i put something in the ignition (paperclip). How can i avoid risking something getting stuck in the ignition and bypassing this issue?

 

Do you really want to risk getting your car stolen by bypassing the immobilizer?

I'd pull the remote start and get everything back to factory.

 

If I am reading this right, you need a key in the ignition for the "remote" starter to work.

Pull out the old remote starter.

If you really need one, get a new one installed. Don't mess around with old garbage. Who knows when it will leave you stranded because of faulty wiring issues.

 

Well the ignition bypass is from the starter when it was installed. It would be the same thing as if I got a viper system installed in the car today. (Key in box)

Unless there is something physically pressing within the first 1/10 of an inch within the key ring the system figures out there is no key and does not check for the key authentication

 

I was not aware of that. All I knew was you needed to by pass the factory immobilizer with key or key chip so the car disables it and then the remote starter will start the car. Granted there are a few wiring difference depending on the type of alarm or starter.

 

You need an immobilizer bypass. One that works with your remote start. HIGHLY unlikely to find one.

I'd pull the remote start system. Revert the wiring back to normal and be done with it. If you want remote start functionality, install a new one. If you go this route have the installer pull the old one properly. Chances are some wires will have to be reconnected.

 

There is a "key in" switch built into the ignition key cylinder. If you unplug the wire harness from the key cylinder and jumper the wire harness end (not the key cylinder), the ECU will think a key is inserted all the time.

I suspect that you will create other problems by doing this. I think the car is designed to not allow the doors to lock with the key in the ignition. If someone says there is something else that would be messed up, I would believe it.